Daley honors city workers for service

October 22, 2009 3:30:47 PM PDT

October 22, 2009 (CHICAGO) --

ayor Daley honored dozens of municipal employees on Thursday for their superior service.The mayor joined local dignitaries on Thursday morning at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in the Loop. He honored 25 municipal employees at the 41st annual Kathy Osterman Awards.

The mayor thanked them for demonstrating what he calls the highest level of public service.

The recipients represent Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, City Colleges of Chicago, and the CTA.

The awards are named after the late Kathy Osterman who served as alderman and executive director of the mayor's office of special events.